There is nothing that you can do to prevent your body from needing sleep. After long days, you need to give yourself time to rejuvenate and load up for the next day. Think about how your day goes when you’ve slept poorly, compared to when you’ve slept without a care in the world. Sleep definitely makes a difference!
Q: I read an article one time about how if you practice getting very little sleep, say taking a 3 hour nap during the day and then forcing yourself to stay awake and continuing on like that, eventually your body will learn to make the most of the sleep it does get. This results in your body going straight to REM sleep when you do take those 3-4 hour naps. Is this true or have I just been lied to this whole time?
A: My opinion would be that you have been lied to. Sleep is the one commodity which you cannot catch up on. Adults should sleep 7.5-8.5 hours per every 24 hours (at night or day, if a night shift worker). I have not ever been exposed to scientific evidence which indicates that forcing oneself to sleep a shorter amount of time can speed the process of entering REM sleep. I am sure there are people who are still very intelligent and sleep less than 8 hours a night, but I am not so sure that those people will not experience adverse physical and mental health effects from such activity. Thank you for asking!
Q: Looking to purchase a new mattress, what is the biggest mistake people make when buying a mattress?
A: The most expensive mattress is the mattress you buy twice. Most people are looking to limit expenses, and this is a cardinal sin. Buying cheap is going to result in a bad buy. It is important to find out what works best for you and your body; so test the waters and do not be cheap. Your body will thank you.
Q: How can I keep my fitted sheet from coming off the corner of the bed every night?
A: I recommend using guarders; they snap right over the corners and fit over the edges. They’re a great way to keep the fitted sheet in place and they are available at Target or Wal-Mart. Thank you!
Don’t let little annoyance take away from your rest. Solve those problems and get the sleep you need for success! I believe that you can do it! For sleep tips, sleep help and sleep resources, email me at AskBrandonJackson@gmail.com.
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